While XRP was one of the altcoins that gained the most following Donald Trump's victory, it has come to the fore with a different topic in recent days. As the debate between XRP and Stellar (XLM) continues, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has also been involved. It all started with a post from the official X account of “Build on Stellar”. “Imagine spending more on lawyers than developers and calling it progress,” the Stellar account wrote a few days ago. This post drew backlash from the XRP community, as it was seen as targeting the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the SEC and criticizing Ripple. Stellar’s post sparked controversy on social media. John Deaton, who is the legal representative for XRP owners in the SEC case, also responded harshly. Deaton criticized Stellar founder Jed McCaleb for attacking Ripple, which he once co-founded. Apart from Deaton, some XRP supporters also claimed that Jed McCaleb was trying to harm XRP. Apart from Deaton, Ripple CTO David Schwartz also responded to McCaleb with a secret message, as many believe Schwartz’s post was a direct response to Stellar’s post criticizing Ripple’s legal spending. At this point, Schwartz hinted that McCaleb’s criticisms had crossed a line and Ripple would not ignore it. “If you're attacking the king, it's best not to miss,” Schwartz said, arguing that challenging a powerful authority could have serious consequences. Another XRP supporter, user X, reacted to Stellar's post, saying, “Imagine spending a lot of money on development and then ending up with an inferiority complex.” If you strike at the king, you'd better not miss. — David "JoelKatz" Schwartz (@JoelKatz) February 9, 2025 *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: This Altcoin Targeted XRP, Ripple Wing Did Not Delay Its Response! "A Veiled Warning Came!"
